Sr. Perfusionist West Valley Medical Center

Under the order of the Attending Physician, the Sr. Perfusionist provides patient care in the form of support services of extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration. This includes assembly and operation of the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circuits, operation of heater, coolers and cardioplegia delivery systems, also blood concentrators, coagulation monitors and long term assist devices, etc. This may also include operation of devices such as adult IABP, VAS, ECMO and CPS. The Sr. Perfusionist will provide coverage for West Valley UCLA Health System for primary clinical coverage. The West Valley perfusionist will assist in maintaining the protocols, equipment, and inventory at West Valley UCLA Health, working in collaboration with the principle perfusionist, Infection prevention, POCT and Operative service to provide cardiac support. The West Valley senior perfusion will also provide coverage at Ronald Reagan UCLA Westwood based on operational needs. Salary Range: $101.96 - $134.44/Hourly